The best of the UK: 29 things to do this summer

24. Marvel at Hadrian's Wall

"It may not be visible from space, but Hadrian’s Wall played just as substantial a historical role as the Great Wall. Oh, and it’s much easier to walk from one end to the other. Officially completed in 2013, the Hadrian’s Wall Cycleway takes you from Ravenglass in Cumbria along 174 miles of history to Tynemouth in Tyne and Wear, following the route of the Roman Wall," says Phoebe Smith.

"Built in 122AD to separate the ‘civilized’ from the ‘barbarians’, this stone construction once featured mile castles, gates, turrets and forts – remains of which can be seen in some sections even today. Walking is always an option, but to take in a mix of these impressive remains by way of quiet country lanes, riverside riding and woodland stretches, you can’t beat a bike," she adds.